It's the last week of National Historic Preservation Month
Take this opportunity to share your preservation stories with us. We love to hear from you! Use our facebook fanpage to tell us about your current old house projects. OR, tell us about advocacy related issues that matter to you. |
Call to Volunteers
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First Friday Gallery take down, May 28 -- Help our current artist take down the gallery display.
First Friday Gallery set up, June 2 -- Help our next artist set up the new gallery display.
Heritage Home Tour, July 31 -- Six fabulous homes will be open for this special event, many volunteers are needed. Detailed announcement soon.
Front Desk -- Front desk volunteers greet our visitors, answer phones, provide information and help out with a variety of office tasks -- all in our lovely facility.
For more information about current volunteer opportunities, please contact
Ita Lindquist, Volunteer Coordinator, ital@visitahc.orgor 503-231-7264. |
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Call for Office Donations
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The AHC is grateful for the many donations of products and services that are so important to the operation of our building.
Our computers are getting
old and have difficulty keeping up with the demands of our business. We currently seek donations of Windows PC Desktop computers. We are in need of machines running Windows XP or Vista. If you or your business has upgraded
your computers and you have a machine that meets our needs, we would love for you to consider making a donation of your older machine to us. Please
email Ken Hall at kenh@visitahc.org.
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Internship opportunities
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The AHC is still accepting applicants for a few summer internship positions. For details see the internship page on our website. |
Rent the AHC for your next meeting or event!
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Let us help make your next event even more memorable. Besides our beautiful, historic building, we offer affordable rates, a relaxed staff, kitchen facilities, equipment, and more. For information about our building rentals, check out the rental page on our website or contact Kori Koppen at 503.231.7264.
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Call to artists
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AHC Art exhibits are open to our business members, their employees, and our general membership. Our beautiful building offers an ideal location for presentation of 2 dimensional art and is a great place to invite your clients, family, and friends for an opening reception.
We are currently booking shows for 2011 and invite our artist community to apply for a show.
Corporate members: please pass this invitation along to painters, photographers and other 2d artists within your organization so everyone can enjoy the benefits of your membership.
To receive an information package and application, send an email to barbarap@visitahc.org.
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Current Gallery Exhibits
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Current exhibits continue through Summer, 2010
Artifacts + Archives
Meyer Memorial Trust Gallery
Wonders in Wood
Liz's Antique Hardware Gallery |
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About the AHC... |
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The Architectural Heritage Center is a non-profit resource center for historic preservation in the Portland area. Owned and operated by the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, we offer a range of education programs to help people appreciate, restore, and maintain vintage properties. Over 40,000 people have participated in our talks, home tours, workshops, and gallery exhibits. 701 SE Grand Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214
Open Wed - Sat
10:00AM - 4:30PM
503 231-7264
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_____________________________________________________________ Memorial Day Hours
The AHC will be CLOSED this Saturday for the long holiday weekend.
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_____________________________________________________________ June Education Programs
Education program revenue supports AHC efforts to preserve the historic character and livability of our built environment, and to promote sustainability through the re-use of vintage buildings.
Walking Tour!
Terra Cotta Portland: Downtown Walking Tour
Thursday, June 10, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Members: $13
General Public: $18
Pre-registration is REQUIRED
For more information, click here.
SPECIAL ALL DAY PROGRAM! Don't miss this fabulous opportunity to learn from a panel of presenters assembling right here in Portland.
Mid-Century Modern and the Recent Past: Documentation and Preservation
Saturday, June 19, 2010
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All Tickets: $20, Includes Lunch
Pre-registration is REQUIRED
Buildings and residential enclaves from the mid-twentieth century are reaching and surpassing the 50 year mark, making them widely eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Yet preservationists still face a number of challenges, even when advocating for buildings that can now be recognized as officially "historic." Development pressures, the economy, and aging infrastructure-along with widespread misconceptions about the role of modern architecture in the U.S.-put these resources at risk in the Northwest and throughout the country. The recent discussion surrounding Memorial Coliseum brought this to our own backyard. We look at this debate as a new opportunity for our community to discuss Portland's architectural "recent past" and work to identify the significant buildings and landscapes that make that era-and our region-unique and memorable.
This program is assisted by a Partners in the Field challenge grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Sponsored by: Rejuvenation
To register, click here.
OTHER UPCOMING PROGRAMS: more information here |
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Business Member Spotlight
AHC Business Members provide products and services pertinent to historic preservation and period-authentic renovation, and they support the mission and goals of our organization. Please consult the Resource Directory on our website and patronize these businesses first when you need professional services for your home projects.  Spotlight: MPF Conservation is a 35-year old restoration/preservation business. The husband and wife team specialize in the reparation of upholstered and wooden objects in antique and modern furniture, traditional finishes, quilts, and textiles. They also restore or conserve upholstered walls, leather walls, murals, and traditional finishes on wooden trims in homes and other buildings. Mitchell Powell is a Professional Associate in the AIC; Kate practiced corporate architecture before coming to the conservation business. They will visit your home or business for consultations by appointment. Kate and Mitchell are new to Portland and recently became business members of the AHC. They chose to be involved with our organization because they are passionate about architecture and preserving our cultural heritage, and they appreciate the role the AHC takes as an active participant in that goal. They plan to volunteer to help catalog and preserve the pieces of buildings we have at AHC and they hope to make some new friends in their new home! Learn more about MPF Conservation: http://www.mpfconservation.com/ |
George McMath award for
Historic Preservation
honors Cathy Galbraith this week
University of Oregon Historic Preservation Program and Venerable Group, Inc. is honoring Cathy Galbraith, Executive Director of the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, as the Recipient of the 2010 George McMath Historic Preservation Award at a luncheon held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. For additional information on the award or to attend the luncheon, click here.
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Artist Exhibits-May and June
Connie Willmon, Photographer
LAST WEEK--On Exhibit through June 1st
 There are very affordable and beautiful greeting cards, unframed prints, and an amazing display of well priced framed work. A percentage of all sales is donated to the AHC to support our programs.
For more information on Connie, click here. June ExhibitCindy Hovind, PhotographerOpening Reception Friday, June 4, 6-8pmFree and Open to the public AHC member and active volunteer Cindy Hovind will present a fabulous display of her work next month. Save the date and join us for the opening reception. For more information click here |
Heritage Home Tour
Tickets on sale now for this new home tour! It is going to be pretty fabulous so Save the Date and get your tickets now!
Saturday, July 31st. 10am-4pm
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Auction Donation Highlights
We have some fun donations for the auction arriving at the AHC! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 16th.
Do you have something you'd like to donate to this year's
"Riches of the City" Heritage Auction? View our auction "wish list" or download donation forms from our website here.
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Portland Preservation Blog
Keep up with our advocacy efforts and stay informed of preservation issues in Portland. This is also a great way to learn more about the technical assistance we are providing in the community.
Follow Val at http://portlandpreservation.wordpress.com/
Recent Posts:
- Kitchens - 1949 Style
- Historic Preservation buried in latest Portland Plan draft objectives
- Something afoot at the Sinnott House
- The Foxes Lady
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PRESERVATION QUOTES
"It has been said
that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the
present over a mutual concern for the future."
- William Murtagh
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New Collections Exploration Tool
for AHC Visitors
Enjoy a virtual tour of our extensive array of architectural artifacts at a computer station in the main lobby.
While we cannot make all of our collections physically available for viewing, the computer station provides access to our database for researchers and those who just want to enjoy the beauty of the objects.
Safety concerns and staff availability limit visitation to our storage warehouses but the computer provides an overview of the broad range of items collected by Jerry Bosco and Ben Milligan, and those given to the organization by later donors. Some items, such as wallpaper fragments, are so fragile that they can only be unpacked rarely. If you have not been in for a while, come in and check it out!
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Membership Information
Help the AHC be more environmentally sustainable by renewing your membership promptly! Timely responses make your membership contributions go farther because they save paper, postage, and volunteer and staff time. You can even send in your dues or renew on-line prior to receiving a mailed notice by checking the renewal date noted on your newsletter mailing label. If you have any questions or feedback regarding your membership, email Holly Chamberlain at hollyc@VisitAHC.org. Thank you so much for your contributions and participation. Every membership matters! |
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